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Final drive output shaft seal
I was headed to Spokane and got about half way there and noticed the right side of my rear tire was covered with oil. It spooked me and after thinking long about it I turned back and missed the rally and beer.
The seal has gone bad. The bike has 32,000 miles and is a '99 model that was made in May, 1998. Have others had this problem? Anybody know how hard it is to change the seal? It looks like it can be done with the final drive in place but I'm not sure about that. Thanks, Wayne |
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07-26-2004, 04:25 PM
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I've had mine off and on without issue... So a new install should be pretty straightforward.
I do not see how you could do it with final drive in place though.
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07-26-2004, 04:30 PM
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Mine had a slow leak at 26,000 km, bike built in 1998. Just minor amounts of oil on wheel after many miles. Dealer replaced it recently, as he was in there doing the pivot bearings anyway (had wheel off, final drive removed already, etc.).
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07-26-2004, 06:41 PM
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It looks like the seal is the last thing to press into the housing from the outside - is that right? Anybody had to do that? Or should I just go ahead and take the whole final drive assembly off?
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07-27-2004, 06:09 AM
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The repair is complete. Changing this seal is much easier than I thought. This is all there is to it:
1) Remove the rear wheel 2) Drain the final drive oil 3) Pry the old seal out - quite easy 4) Put a light coat of oil on the ID and OD of the new seal 5) Press new seal on with fingers - quite easy 6) Refill with oil 7) Replace rear wheel 8) Go for a ride The new seal is about $15. Unless there is a bearing problem too, this is a very easy fix. Wayne |
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